Everything Known About Netflix's BioShock Film So Far

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With the news this week that Netflix will be rescuing the BioShock film from development limbo, fans were excited at the prospect of finally seeing the beloved franchise make its big-screen debut. Soon after BioShock's successful launch in 2007, film rumors were swirling around the dark and dystopian title. A movie adaption was soon confirmed, with The Ring and Pirates of the Caribbean director Gore Verbinski set to lead the project. But it was not to be, as the BioShock movie lingered in development hell with reported disputes over an R-rating and the adaption's budget. Thanks to these issues, the film hasn't moved much past early development in over 10 years.

Already involved in various adaptions like the well-received The Witcher (although it is not technically based on the games) and the Castlevania series, Netflix is continuing to dabble in video game properties. Although games have historically not had the smoothest ride to the cinema, some recent big and small screen adaptions have raised the hopes of fans. Now, with the announcement that Netflix is officially making a BioShock film, fans finally have something concrete to look forward to. While details are still scarce, this hasn't stopped players that have loved the series for years from speculating what a big screen adaption might entail.

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Although the collaboration has reportedly been in place for over a year, the announcement only reached fans this week, and little is still known about the secretive project. The film will be a partnership between the streaming service and publisher Take-Two Interactive, which is listed as a producer along with Vertigo Entertainment. According to rumor, no writer, director, or